 Manufacturer : Roku Model : HD1000G ASIN : B0000DH8HH Price : 299.99$ Last Price : 45$(Discount 84.9994999833328% See Special Offers   Product DescriptionHigh-Definition Photos, Art, Music & More So you've made the leap to HDTV. You know all about the incredible image quality when you're watching DVD movies or tv shows in Hi-def. Why not put that beautiful screen to use a little more often? That's where the Roku HD1000 comes in. This sleek little number lets you to get more out of your HDTV, allowing you to display hi-definition images and artwork when you're not watching your favorite program. For the first time, you can enjoy viewing your favorite digital photos in high-definition on your HDTV. Simply snap in your digital cameras memory card or use the easy network connection between the Roku HD1000 and your home PC. And if you like a more sophisticated atmosphere, choose from a wide selection of motion and still artwork to turn your Flat-Screen or HDTV into beautiful wall art. Roku offers custom Art Packs on CompactFlash cards so you can create an inspiring home gallery in your living room. You can also liberate your growing library of digital music files from your PC and listen to them all through your home entertainment system. Roku lets you listen to files on a memory card or over a simple Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, so you can enjoy your favorite music through the high-quality sound system in your living room. MP3, WAV and AIFF files are all supported. Youll never need to change CDs again! Roku also offers built-in protection to help reduce the risk of image burn-in on your TV screen.Amazon.com Product DescriptionAmazon.com Product Description Early Adopters Pick: October 2003. This is the world's first high-definition digital media player. Whether you're already equipped with a high-definition TV or still using a standard CRT set, the HD1000 from Roku puts all manner of digital entertainment before your eyes and ears. Tap into a home computer network, hook the unit up to a stereo, or simply pop in a memory card--then sit back and enjoy your favorite photos, artworks, music, or LiveArt (full-motion images of beaches, waterfalls, etc.).
 While it will work on nearly any monitor, the HD1000 was designed to make the most of a high-definition television's brilliant color and pristine clarity. The HD1000 makes viewing and sharing treasured digital photos easier and more exciting than ever. Photos displayed through the device will look crystal-clear on your high-definition or big-screen TV. No more crowding around a PC monitor in your cluttered den--the HD1000 lets you relax and view digital slideshows in a leisurely atmosphere. Next, liberate your growing library of digital music files from your PC and listen to them through a home stereo. Roku lets you listen to files on any of various memory cards (CompactFlash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, SmartMedia) or over a simple Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, so you can enjoy your favorite music through the high-quality sound system in your living room. Its attractive onscreen display shows the current media source and displays its contents as well as the media file in play, with full ID3 data for music files. The HD1000 offers built-in protection to reduce the risk of image burn-in on your TV screen, too. (The unit can't prevent all types of burn-in, of course--it's ultimately your responsibility to use your display's manual and common sense to prevent burn-in.) The HD1000's Screen Saver mode engages when the HD1000 is your primary video source, and it can even step in whenever one of your other video sources stops moving. When placed in a pass-through configuration--with the signal from a DVD player, say, passing through the HD1000 on its way to a screen--the HD1000 can detect when the video input source is still and will automatically generate a changing Screen Saver.
 The HD1000 is based on the Roku OS, an open platform that includes Roku's advanced media APIs and the Linux Kernel, and for which other companies can design as-yet-undreamed-of accessories. What's in the Box  49 of 49 people found the following review helpful: Getting closer but not quite there yet This review is from: Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player (Electronics) I am now on my third week with the HD1000, I believe I now can give a fair review. My first week was spent struggling with the networking of the unit. Normally, networking is not an issue with most users, but in my particular application some tech support would have been nice. I say "would have been nice" because there is very limited effort put forward by Roku on this. Their website even states that tech support is only available via email, although they are more than happy to talk to you live, if you are placing an order. The response time is a few days, and then they tell you to call back a long-distance # - not exactly what I had in mind. Problem was solved on my own. I would not count on tech support from these guys, you are better off getting help from other users at the Roku's forum (http://www.rokulabs.com/forums/) Picture viewing was great. My 5 mega-pixel picts looked very nice at the 1080i setting. The mp3 playback was sufficient to playback, but seemed lacking as far as playlists, control, shuffle and format. Watching pictures and listening to music at the same time is not possible with the limitation in memory, although Roku says otherwise. In order it to work, you must use a CompactFlash card as a swap drive, otherwise the system will freeze up and you will have to reboot. This hack is a comprimise for its deficiency in the memory. Although the ATI chip does suggests high performance, the 64MB (half of which is reserved for video) does not, hence the CF hack. Using the swapfile does solve all freezing issues. Plan on using one if you ever buy into the HD1000. The HD1000 then feels much more robust. It is then the perfect tool for viewing your high res pictures and a decent mp3 player. The ATI chip, the component output to 1080i video and the digital output for audio are the right tools for the job. I believe currently the biggest problem is that the firmware development is incomplete. The video playback is virtually non-existent, as well as the advertised visualizer. This lack of development of its firmware is what is really holding back this product. The lack of firmware development is an ongoing topic of discussion at the Roku Forums, although Roku itself, does not seem to be interested in participating. I can understand why there is a lack of Roku participation in the forums on this topic, it is because there has been a lack of development in the firmware. The last firmware update was nine months ago. That's pretty bad, when you consider the fact that the product still does not do what it is supposed to. I think Roku stopped advertising the fact that the HD1000 will play back mpeg2 streams, but page 15 of the user manual still claims this a viable feature. The only support for the video playback, is through third-party software, which is really at the beta stage. You can get some playback, but there are lip-synch and control problems that are inherient with the pending firmware update. Again, until the firmware is updated, this aspect of the HD1000 is incomplete and insufficient. Although the limited memory issue does present some problems that would be difficult to workaround, I do think that the success of the HD1000 is close at hand, but is directly dependent on the development of the firmware. I consider myself a person who hopes that Roku will truly be succesful in their endeavours, being that they are the only ones that currently support HD, use an open platform, and do not require server-side software. I just hope they focus on developing their creation and foster it into greatness, rather than obsolescence. I suggest before buying, the consumer check the progress of the firmware update (to be announced as v1.6) on the Roku Forums at http://www.rokulabs.com/forums/ and judge for themselves. I hope to soon retract all negative comments mentioned in this post if, and when, Roku resolves these problems. (Dec. 11)- I would like to update that the anticipated v1.6 is to be released in Decemeber 2004, but it will be a beta release. Sounds as if it may be a patch for the various bugs, but perhaps it will also have some added functionality. We will have to wait and see. Roku's CEO did state on the Roku forums, that a software cycle for this type of product is normally around 12 ~ 18 months! I am hoping that this upgrade is more than a bug fix, being that it may be a long time for another update after this one and that are a some major outstanding issues! Current software functionality and how frequent a manufacturer updates its software are aspects the buyer should definetly consider before spending the money. The Roko CEO also stated that Roku recommends that the buyer purchases their product soley on what it does today, and not what it may be able to do in the future. If that is the case, it would seem that if you are looking for a media player with functional video playback, then the HD1000 is not for you, today. (Jan 3, 2005) The HD1000, aka the PhotoBridge, is in the process of evolving! Roku has just released the beta of v2.0. Although it is hard to believe that the current functionality of the 2.0 beta is the result of nearly a years worth of work, it is a step towards where it should be. The beta so far does seem to be primarily a bug fix with the addition of video playback functionality, although still quite limited and buggy, nothing ground-breaking (yet) - but again, a work in progress. Hence, I will update this review and modify my rating when the work is complete. Hopefully progress will be made at an exponentially faster rate! See what the update addresses and what is to come upon the official release for yourself at... http://www.rokulabs.com/support/HD10002.0Beta.php The HD1000 also has been upgraded hardware-wise, to address the lack of RAM. Apparently, Roku has been shipping 128MB versions (version B, opposed to the original version A with 64MB) for the last 2 months, but did put forward any communications. Good for new customers, but it sounds as if early adopters and recent customers are S.O.L. I wonder if version A owners will find their units obsolete, once apps are created requiring the 128MB. I fear that Roku will have no options for us other than offering the old Swap Hack. Personally I have concerns regarding the longevity of my Compact Flash card (used as swap disk), being that flash media has a finite cycle life. 37 of 40 people found the following review helpful: Chris L This review is from: Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player (Electronics) Have had mine now for a month. Works as advertised and I am excited about continued upgrades / developments.I purchases mine right before my 3 years olds Birthday party. Created a couple of HD resolution .jpg files saying Happy Birthday in Photoshop and mixed them in with a hundred or so pictures of my son on a CF card. Made a great little presentation on my Plasma for during the party. Another reason I pulled the trigger on the Roku was the pass through component input with screen saver. My wife has a habit of pausing DVD's for long periods and during Christmas kept leaving the TV on Music Choice channel with static images. With my plasma TV I always warned her about burn in - now I don't have to worry about it because the Roku will take over after a set static period and put up a screen saver (or if have it set showing slide show will go to that). I currently use it to view my digital pictures (2000+) and play digital music (just started transfering some albums to my hard drive to have instant access to). I have it connected to my computer via a wireless 802.11g bridge (2 floors away). I agree with the previous post that for the price it would have been nice to include wireless access out of the box. However, for $30-$40 you can add one of the very small USB 802.11b adapters (which also require no other wires) and be up and running with the Roku on your wireless network. Since I now have the Roku on my network I don't use the memory cards all that much. However, they still are nice for when you take some digital pictures and want to see them right away. On my wish list (and supposedly coming) is support for .VOB files to play DVDs. Will be great to have a bunch of my kids favorite movies available to play at a moments notice. This review is from: Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player (Electronics) The promise of the HD1000 is high, but unfortunately it doesn't pay off. Setting up the unit to recognize your network and the individual shares is fairly complex and requires a level of knowledge greater than your average home user possesses. Unfortunately, technical support is done only by email and then at a snail's pace. Assuming you finally get the HD1000 to work, it fulfills most of the basic tasks it is advertised as capable of. It does display digital images from your network or inserted memory media. And it does play mp3 off of your network shares well, though the menu navigation is extremely slow and cumbersome. That is about it. If you are hoping to play any other type of media file from your computer, such as .mpg .avi .wma .mov, you'll will be severely disappointed. The advertised Mpeg2 support, advertised on the unit's packaging no less, does not exist in any form one could reasonably expect. If you want to play mpeg2 you must first download a beta application from Roku, then download a 3rd party utility, encapsulate the existing file to the streaming .ts format, and then maybe if you're lucky you might get to view the file. Basically the Roku HD1000 is a product that is half-finished with no indications from the company on whether or not there will be upgrades in the future. In the final analysis the only task it performs well is displaying digital images. If it's mp3 playback you're looking for I'd think about another product first. As for the elegant all in one media player we were all hoping for, perhaps Roku will be able to deliver in the next iteration of the product. For now the Roku HD1000 it is a must skip.  Good product for the bleeding edge adopter The Photobridge is a nice product if you are looking for a bridge device between your PC and your HDTV. The product is of the most use with the 2. by Paul M It's so not what it could be :-( I had high hopes for this unit and quicky discoverd it ain't what I'm loking for. For starters, the company openly states their goal as being to use their consumer electronics... by B. Goldberg Not what I expected Purchased the HD1000 for audio streaming and photograph display. The high definition digital display of photographs is great. Easy to set up and use. by Robert Dodd Great for photos! For other media choose something else. I bought the Roku HD1000 so that I could display digital photos in HD on my TV. I was not disappointed. In fact, the results were outstanding! by Niall O'Driscoll Do Not Buy This if planning Wireless The Roku HD player was nothing but problems. I'm not a pro at things like this but my friend is and we spent over 3 hrs trying to get this thing to work and only then got it to... by Ben Damon Works as advertised I just got this item today along with the iomega 250GB Network Drive. I plugged in my drive, put some music on it, then as soon as I turned on my Roku, it saw the files and... by C. Kroll Average Joe's Pass on this one I'm relatively tech savy and this item requires very little technical capability to use and setup. But, the remote responsiveness is slow. by Jeffrey D. Erick Hi-Res HDTV pictures, MP3s, easy-to-use, and inexpensive. High-Resolution HDTV output looks fantastic, for both pictures and menus. MP3 player displays ID3 tags and can play in the background while you do other things (like... by A. Oliver Second thoughts This product is truly designed for owners of digital cameras with various types of memory cards. The image quality on large format HD screens is quite impressive. by Jan Very good product, although a bit too expensive This is a very well executed product. After using the Prismiq MediaPlayer for six months (which I have now sold off on ebay), this is a godsend. by sfdad |
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player
Not watching a program on your wall-mounted plasma display? Now you can create stunning wall art with a click of your remote. Roku's Art Packs (not included) are a simple way to enhance your décor and make use out of an idle HDTV. Choose from a range of images--classic masterpieces, stunning nature scenes, or a lifelike aquarium--and bring them to life in your living room. Or, use LiveArt to change your surroundings without changing your location. Bring a rippling mountain lake, a leafy summer forest, or a white sand beach with soothing waves to turn your living room into a pool of peace and tranquility. The HD1000 supports looping HD MPEG2, standard JPEG images, and MPEG clips. (Art Packs come on CompactFlash memory cards; just pop in the card and choose your favorite scenery.)
D-Link Wireless 150 Router, 4-Port 10/100 Switch, Draft 802.11n-based Technology, 150Mbps (Black)
Manufacturer : D-Link Model : DIR-600 ASIN : B002KEJ58C Price : 67.99$ See Special Offers  Product DescriptionD-Link introduces the Wireless 150 Router (DIR-600), which delivers high performance end-to-end wireless connectivity based on draft 802.11n technology. The DIR-600 provides better wireless coverage and improved speeds over standard 802.11g. Upgrading your home network to Wireless 150 provides an excellent solution for experiencing better wireless performance while sharing a broadband Internet connection with multiple computers over a secure wireless network. Based on IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) Technology IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Interface Type 4 10/100 LAN Ports 1 10/100 WAN Port Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button PIN Advanced Firewall Features Network Address Translation (NAT) Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) VPN Pass-through / Multi-sessions PPTP / L2TP / IPSec In the box Wireless 150 Router CAT5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with - Installation Wizard, Product Documentation System Requirements Windows Vista, XP SP2, or Mac OS X v10.4 (software included is not Mac compatible) Internet Explorer v6 or Mozilla Firefox v2.0 CD-ROM Drive Network Interface Card Cable or DSL Modem Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Unit Dimensions - 4.4 W x 5.7 D x 1.2 H, Weight - 0.1 lbs. Manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: A router for experienced users This review is from: D-Link Wireless 150 Router, 4-Port 10/100 Switch, Draft 802.11n-based Technology, 150Mbps (Black) (Personal Computers) I'm an experienced user and I always use the manual setup menus so I can't speak for how well the wizards work with neophytes. My experience with the DIR-600 has been totally positive. Let me set the stage so you can judge if my situation and yours are comparable enough to make the review relevant. I have a mixed wired and wireless network. Five computers are wired and three are wireless. I run XP and occasionally Linux. Most of the time there is only one computer active. Seldom more than three. I do NOT use bitorrent or other applications that create many concurrent sessions. I do NOT do realtime computer gaming. I am what you would call a very light user of the web. Occasionally I stream video via Netflix. I have a Roku Soundbridge media player that uses a wireless connection to a SLUG that streams sound. It runs 24/7 and I immediately know if there is a glitch on the network because the sound stops. If you're a gamer or run huge downloads via bitorrent you should just stop reading now. I can't speak for such intense use. The setup proceeded smoothly and I was extremely pleased with the formatting of the setup screens. I had no trouble connecting with a Scientific Atlanta cable modem nor with my wireless devices via WPA encryption. What was particularly helpful for me was the capability this router provides to assign arbitrary IP's for devices based on their MAC addresses. I have several NAS hard drives and I used to set them up with fixed IP addresses at the device. Now I can leave them with DHCP enabled and know that the router will always assign them the same IP. This is handy because the DHCP also assigns DNS IP's and these change from time to time. When I had to set up devices manually I had to assign fixed DNS addresses too. If these servers went down, my NAS time services would fail and the devices would lose sync and start stamping my files with times that weren't accurate. The "phone home" abilities of the DIR-600 are good too. I have it send me an email whenever the log overflows or trouble occurs on the network. The log files are detailed and helpful. The wireless signal strength seems comparable to my Linksys WRT-54GS units even though the DIR-600 only has one antenna. I get reasonable coverage in a house about seventy feet long by thirty feet wide. The router sits at one end of the house and has to send signal through several adobe walls. According to the network ping tests I am not dropping packets and ping latency is 20 ms to the Los Angeles test server. Netflix movies show (on the wired network) without drops. I have not tried Netflix movies on the wireless network. The hardware provides 16 megs of ram and 4 megs of flash. This makes it comparable to the Linksys WRT-54GL. I've been running the unit for over a week now and it has never failed. The logs indicate that it is very capable of responding appropriately to the loss of signal to the cable modem. DHCP is extremely reliable. If something isn't working correctly the detailed debug logs are immensely helpful. They show all the incoming and outgoing DHCP messages during an IP assignment. For my purposes as outlined above, this router is the best I've had. It has my features that I have not explored including QOS settings for VOIP, virtual servers, VPN, etc. I can't speak for how well they work but the screen displays are crisp, the help files are actually helpful and (I know this sounds snobbish) the spelling and grammar is correct. The overall feel of this unit is that it was actually programmed and documented by a native English speaker. Cosmetically it's just a shiny little plastic box with led's and an antenna. It doesn't get warm to the touch so I assume it uses little power. The layout of the board inside is trim and professional. Note well that I have not extensively tested the unit for its wireless capabilities. The Soundbridge application is not intense. There may be dropouts and recoveries that occur without my awareness. The problem with modern electronic devices like these is that they are very complicated. They work well in some applications and fail in others. The best way to judge a router is to buy it from Amazon or a dealer with a thirty day return privilege. Set it up quickly and test it as comprehensively as you can. My experience is that most failures can be detected in thirty days. This review was for a DIR-600 Revision A. The DIR-600 Revision B uses a RaLink vs: Atheros chipset, has 32 vs: 16 megs of memory and runs at a higher clock rate. I don't know if the screens are identical. Just so you know. If there is truth and justice in the world the two units should present much the same interface and provide similar capacities. If you wish to use DD-WRT make sure you get revision B! Revision A is not supported. Revision B was introduced in August of 2009 I believe so there are a lot of Rev A units still in the pipeline. Some retailers have been selling them for $20. This review is from: D-Link Wireless 150 Router, 4-Port 10/100 Switch, Draft 802.11n-based Technology, 150Mbps (Black) (Personal Computers) I'm not sure why others have had such a hard time configuring the DIR-600. While I don't think the web interface is laid out very well, I did find it straightforward enough to get going within 10 minutes... The wireless coverage is great and the draft 802.11n speeds are excellent for copying data and streaming video from my Windows 7 Ultimate system. Plus, it can be configured for Open NAT so it runs perfectly with XBox Live. Also, since this unit has a QoS (Quality of Service) feature has done a great job with prioritizing my XBox 360 traffic over say a download going on on my PC at the same time. You can't beat the price for this excellent home router. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Inconsistent performance coupled with horrible customer support This review is from: D-Link Wireless 150 Router, 4-Port 10/100 Switch, Draft 802.11n-based Technology, 150Mbps (Black) (Personal Computers) I've had this router for 10 days now and it has needed constant rebooting and connecting with an ethernet cable to maintain connectivity. When my wife called customer support, they insisted that the problem was our ethernet cable. We replaced the ethernet cable--same spotty performance. Looking for a replacement on Amazon right now. Average product. Overall, it works just fine with regular tasks and all devices. Great for basic users. However, it does not naturally support VPN connections. by endospores great router Some people say they've had problems setting this router up but I got it up and running in may be 15 minutes. I did not need tech support. by Javier Servigon Easy Setup - Good Connection - I dig this router so far. I couldn't get my Netgear Wireless Router WGR614 to work and after an extremely long bout of going without one I decided to try once more again and ended up purchasing this... by JPAK Could they make it any harder?! Set up was the most difficult thing in the WORLD! Although the item was cheaper than others in the end I would have paid a little more due to the amount of agonizing time I spent... by New Kids and Me worst product line ever I recently bought this item in order to hook up my xbox 360 plus other pcs to it. God knows how much support you get from dlink in regards to port forwarding mac address... by Mauricio Duran |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Insignia NS-2BRDVD - Blu-ray disc player - upscaling
Manufacturer : Insignia Model : NS-2BRDVD ASIN : B002BK209Q Price : $ See Special Offers  Product DescriptionREFURBISHED Enjoy high-definition brilliance from all your movies with this Blu-ray Disc player that supports 1080p upconversion and features Dolby Digital and DTS decoders for enhanced audio performance. 21 of 24 people found the following review helpful: NETFLIX NETFLIX NETFLIX This review is from: Insignia NS-2BRDVD Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Output (Electronics) I used to own a Roku and I used it almost every day for my daughter who loves all the children's programs that are available. After about 1and half years the roku broke I did a little research and found out that insignia made a blueray player for $100.00 that would stream Netflix. I got it home, did the software update, which only took 2 min, and started using the streaming video from Netflix. I love the menu for Netflix that insignia created. It was a big improvement over the Roku. The only thing I miss is that Roku also allowed Amazon videos on demand to be rented and streamed also. No I no longer have this option. I hope they upgrade it to add this option. This review is from: Insignia NS-2BRDVD Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Output (Electronics) I purchased this unit used to have a Blu-Ray player and an upscale DVD player. The first movie I put in the system told me that I may have to upgrade my firmware in order to play the new content. For giggles, I went to the Insignia Website and downloaded the latest firmware, created a CD and within just a few minutes had the unit working. It is not the fastest Blu-Ray available of course, but it works great, sounds great through the optical port and is overall a great deal if you can find it for about $100 used or $150 new. Anything over that cost you can probably find a newer, faster version. Overall, I recommend this purchase to anyone looking to get into the Blu-Ray game for $100. Hope this helps. This review is from: Insignia NS-2BRDVD Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Output (Electronics) I found a great deal on the wireless version of this dvd player & bought it to stream netflix. When I bought it I had high speed internet & it worked great! That same week I had fios installed and could no longer get netflix to connect. After many phone calls & frustration trying to get netflix to work, I was told by insignia tech support that their player is not currently compatible with verizon fios & that I should return it. They are working on a fix to the problem, but was told not to expect it anytime soon. NO NETFLIX!!!!! I did not purchase this item on Amazon, but I used the reviews on Amazon to make my purchasing decision. by C. Davis great picture and sound if and when it works I bought this product upon Consumer Reports recommdation. It was a real disappointment. It takes several minutes for the drawer to open and the disk to load. by M. Karl This product is horribly flawed for netflix playback! I bought this player thinking it would be a great bluray/netflix combo. Well guess what, I have a wireless n network in close proximity, and this player has had nothing but... by Capt'n Had two of these and wanted to throw both out the window... Both of the ones we had suddenly stopped playing the DVD's we had always successfully played on it in the past. Blu ray's didn't work, DVD's didn't work. by Amber R. Amlie Great blu-ray player for great price! After fooling with a Samsung BD-P1600 for literally a week trying to get the wi-fi to work, I took it back and got this Insignia for a little less. by J. Brown WASTE OF MONEY! Am returning for several reasons! The main reasons I hate, yes hate, this blu-ray player. 1) The remote is terrible. The buttons don't work unless you mash down on them with a lot of force, and even... by AmanteDeLaLuz EXTREMELY PLEASED!!! I bought this item as a christmas gift for my mother who is very hard to please, she loved it!! excellent quality, very fast shipping. by Very Pleased Don't Buy This As a Blu Ray player, you could do worse. As a way to watch Netflix, I can't stress enough how horrible a product it is. by J. DICICCO Love It I am absolutely in love with my Insiginia BluRay disc player, It exceededs all my expectations. by Patrick M. Luci |
25FT (25 ft) Ethernet Cable for Netflix Roku Player
Manufacturer : Ultra Spec Cables Model : ASIN : B002690AQ2 Price : 19.95$ Last Price : 8.3$(Discount 58.3959899749373% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionGray, White or Black 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: Misleading! This review is from: 25FT (25 ft) Ethernet Cable for Netflix Roku Player There is no ethernet cable specifically made for use with the Roku. ANY CAT-5 cable will do so don't be misled by this product page title. I'll say it again: There is _NO_ CAT5 or 6 cable that is specifically engineered to work with the Roku. I'm not talking about quality or color. I'm sure this cable does what it's supposed to do. I'm talking about misleading customers that this cable is made specifically for the Roku when they could buy a cheaper one that will work just as well. There is no need to add "Roku" to the title and doing so only serves to misinform non-geek types that this is the cable they HAVE to buy for their Roku. This review is from: 25FT (25 ft) Ethernet Cable for Netflix Roku Player The cable is the perfect length for what I needed to use it for. Everything is working great now! This review is from: 25FT (25 ft) Ethernet Cable for Netflix Roku Player Product was as advertised and arrived on time. Price was far cheaper than any retail I found locally. Ethernet cable. The cable worked fine and is a long one so it can work over large spaces. Very good. by James B. Burger Better. Finally. I have tried normal cat5 cable old cables that were laying around, there was horrible choppiness and pixilation, I switched to cat5e and also a cat6 cable and noticed a big... by Jones Bailey |
Friday, March 16, 2012
2009 Xtreamer Media Player & Network Streamer (OLD MODEL)
Manufacturer : Xtreamer Model : Xtreamer S ASIN : B002OH382O Price : 159.99$ Last Price : 134.99$(Discount 15.625976623539% See Special Offers  Product DescriptionThere is a newer Model to this item. Search for Xtreamer SideWinder or Item number B003DQ8C1W The Xtreamer features state-of-the-art digital playback that brings all the media content from your PC to your living room. With a dizzying array of file-format support, it is engineered from the ground up for high performance networking and high-definition playback. Media files supported Video containers: o MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V) o MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG) o MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS) o VOB o AVI, ASF, WMV o Matroska (MKV) o AVC HD o MOV (H.264), MP4, RMP4 o FLV - Flash Video Video codecs: o XVID SD/HD o MPEG-1 o MPEG-2 o MP@HL o MPEG-4.2 o ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC o WMV9 o MP@HL o H.264 o BP@L3 o MP@L4.0 o HP@L4.0 o HP@L4.1 o VC-1 o MP@HL o AP@L3 Audio containers: o AAC, M4A o MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA) o WAV o WMA o FLAC o OGG Audio codecs: o Dolby Digital o DTS (DTS DownMix Supported) o WMA, WMA Pro o AAC o MP1, MP2, MP3 o LPCM o FLAC o Vorbis Chipset o Realtek 1283 (Special Edition) Memory o 256MB DDR SDRAM, 32MB Flash Audio/Video outputs o HDMI v1.3a (up to 1080p) o Composite Video o Stereo Analog Audio o S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Interface o 1x USB 2.0 slave o 2x USB 2.0 host o Internal SATA Network o Ethernet 10/100 OPTIONAL USB WIFI 802.11n Antenna SOLD SEPARATELY Amazon ASIN: B002OHARAU * This model does NOT support 7.1 pass-thru (bitstreaming) of Dolby True-HD & DTS MA (HD Audio) 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful: One of 2 best brands. I chose it over the other for the cheaper price. This review is from: 2009 Xtreamer Media Player & Network Streamer (OLD MODEL) (Electronics) The Xtreamer and the NMT are the 2 best hardware media players out there based on frequent firmware upgrades and manufacturer's participation in the support forums. NMT (Networked Media Tanked) is the technology from Syabas that many many OEM'ers license to make their players. Popcorn Hour, EGreat, Jasmine, QNAP, Istar, Elektron, Suno, Kaifa, SnaZio, Eminent, CMI, etc. all license NMT firmware and hardware to make their players. Popcorn Hour (PCH) is subsidiary company of Syabas so it gets the firmware releases quicker than others. PCH for this reason and its broad user base may be the best NMT device to go for. The other camp is really the Xtreamer. Functionally it's almost the same as the NMT devices except it doesn't have BitTorrent download capability built-in. It has NAS, FTP, HTTP, UPnP, SAMBA. It can stream content from your PC or Mac like any other streaming device including PS3, XBox, etc. It has Internet streams and Internet Radios. As far as playing all kinds of media types, me-too doesn't cut it. 1080p materials all differ. Wait till you actually try high sample-rated stuff. The true test is something like lossless blu-ray rips. I used to own a Mediagate M2TV. That thing chokes all over the place on full sample-rated 1080p. The Xtreamer used to too. But with the latest firmware 2.0.2, not a problem anymore. That goes to show frequent firmware and manufacturers' dev team support are so important. In 2-3 months I have owned the Xtreamer, there've been 2 major releases. I'm just waiting for their full TrueHD and DTS-HD MA support. The Xtreamer is safe to get. This review is from: 2009 Xtreamer Media Player & Network Streamer (OLD MODEL) (Electronics) I have mixed feelings about the device. Before making your purchasing decision make sure to check out the forums over at [...]. They do release firmware often but adding new features takes obvious priority. Let me list the shortcomings/bugs I experienced. 1. Wifi connection is a big gamble, it never reconnects when lost so reboot is needed. 2. SD content is upscaled poorly (blocky picture, washed out colors, and blurry edges), my 2 year old $50 Philips dvd player (which has divx/xvid support) does much better job at upscaling SD avi files. VOBs ripped from DVDs look worse than the DVDs themselves - no difference when both are played on the Philips player. I use HDMI connection at 1080i setting to my 50" plasma Panasonic TV and the difference in quality is visible easily. 3. HD content is really hit and miss - at least for me. MKVs I tried (which have DTS sound) have audio and video badly out of sync. 4. YouTube and other online sources are supported only in SD even when HD versions of the videos are available. 5. The unit hangs much more often than any other consumer electronic device I have used, especially when using network. And 6. Yes the fan IS loud - even when set to "low", the company even released a passive cooler/heatsink a few days ago. It is not listed at the official store though. ALL of the above have been discussed at great lengths (some discussions go for dozens of pages) at the forums over the past 6 months since the initial release. There are many other issues listed there which I have not encountered. You can also find there some features which are advertised but not present. All in all it seems like people who use it on wired network and primarily for HD content are quite happy. I am giving it 3 stars because some HD videos I tried did play with beautiful quality. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Greatest Media Player/Streamer Ever, Really! This review is from: 2009 Xtreamer Media Player & Network Streamer (OLD MODEL) (Electronics) So after several months of research I finally decided to make the plunge and purchase the Xtreamer. I have to tell you this was the best purchase I have made (audio/video wise) ever! It comes in a deceivingly tiny box, but all accessories are easy to put together and get working correctly. The remote was a big thing for me, I have had other media storage devices in the past with remotes that that are about 1 inch by 2 inches with terrible results. The Xtreamer remote is 2 inches by about 5 inches, what a big difference, not I can remain seated while pressing buttons on the remote. The instructions are easy to follow, items clearly marked to help follow instructions correctly, and total time from unwrapping the box to watching movie through WIFI from my server was about 20 minutes. I chose to connect the Xtreamer through WIFI, however there is a hardwired option directly on the device (albeit 10/100, not gigabit). The WIFI option is through an 802.11N antenna connection so the range is massive that the Xtreamer will be able to connect to. Connection to your network is easy to do, even walking through authentication steps takes minimal time, and since I am running a Windows Home Server I can view all folders on my network with media in them! The other contenders in this market (that I did research on anyway!) are Popcorn Hour, AppleTv, and ROKUHD. All have great specs and comparable features, I went with Xtreamer because of the 802.11N feature and price! Useless Customer Support I have learned something very useful about Xtreamer. Their Customer Support is useless. If you don't buy their product is the only way to be sure that there are no problems. by jose l martin Beware of eye candy in Xtreamer's advertizements! I've been somewhat disappointed when I got my Xtreamer. It's not that it's a bad device, but I was expecting to see that nice looking Movie Jukebox, live internet (youtube,... by E. Voisard Jukebox is a Joke To start off i bought this for the Jukebox feature they strongly promote on the website. I have a decent collection (~600) movies I ripped from my DVD collection. by C. Best Promises....Promises I have owned this unit for well over 6 months. I wanted to wait and be patient before I reviewed it, hoping that promises and the long awaited 3. by Andrew I. Munro Sr. The best media player there Investing is the best thing to do, has when trying to buy a media player is undoubtedly the best option that exists, plays all types of video files I have and also with the... by Billy BEST STREAMER WITH BD and 1080/24p SUPPPORT I have been looking for a while for a media network streamer that would allow to stream HD material from my home network or USB HDD supporting 1080/24p format. by Steve Greaty Product - needs works, but they keep improving through driver updates I recently purchased the Xtreamer after being frustrated with AppleTV and playing non-Apple content through XBMC. by Frank Terence Great for 1080p MKV Playback with DTS and AC3 Dolby Digital Pros" Plays everything you throw at it.1080p MKV, AVI, MPEG, DivX ,etc...I use this to store some movies and backups of my blu-rays and no problems with playing them... by G. Gonzales XTreamer Review This product is awesome, the things I like about this product, #1) It was very easy to setup #2) It plays virtually all formats. by H. Vijayaraghavan Excellent Player + Freebies from seller Jytec I personally bought a Egreat EG-M34A in the past (loved that device as well) and needed another for my bedroom TV set. by J. Chen |
Cisco-Linksys Wireless N Home Audio Music Player Extender
Manufacturer : Linksys Model : DMP100 ASIN : B001MYL47Q Price : 299.99$ See Special Offers  Product DescriptionExperience your music all around your home - sounding great and at your control, without wires. The Player / Wireless-N Music Extender is designed to enable any sound system or powered speakers to play your digital sound. And, as part of the Linksys by Cisco wireless home audio family, it can become part of your complete, customized full-home music experience. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: A Piece of Garbage This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Wireless N Home Audio Music Player Extender (Electronics) I purchased the entire product line of Cisco Linksys Audio products. Purchased 2 Directors (DMC250), 1 Conductor (DMC350), 2 Players (DMP100), and 1 Wireless Remote. The ONLY reason I bought the Cisco system (as opposed to the many others out there), was because I trusted the brand and name, "Cisco." I am so disgusted by this system. a couple of grand down the drain. It borders on unusable. Very unstable, constant error messages, will not play from my iPods the majority of the time (even when it does, it will disconnect randomly), Rhapsody is totally unreliable, USB device connection makes the Conductor and Director freeze up. I have spent several hours on the phone with Linksys Tech Support... a joke in itself. I cannot believe that Cisco would put their name on such low quality garbage!! DO NOT BUY this, or any other piece in the product line. When I purchased, there were virtually no reviews available. Now, go ahead and research before you buy. You'll find that I am being kind. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Just OK so far... This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Wireless N Home Audio Music Player Extender (Electronics) I'll break this into a couple pieces -- setup of the unit, and functions of the Cisco Media Player. I had a Roku prior to this, so forgive the comparisons. Setup -- I just received my DMP100 today. It took more setup than I expected, including a call to tech support. The good news is that tech support was quickly available (less than 2 minutes to connect, 24-hour service), very knowledgeable and helpful, polite, and provided clear directions. The unit was up and running after the call. I was surprised that the DMP had to be hard-connected to my router for the initial configuration. I setup my Roku using the GUI and had it running in 20 minutes, wirelessly. Cisco Media Player (CMP) -- I must say that I am disappointed in the player functions. The Roku player that I had before connected to Rhapsody, but did not try to replace it. CMP requires that you enter your username/password and it connects to Rhapsody directly. The Roku used the Rhapsody connection on my computer; a minor inconvenience if it wasn't running and had to be started. Despite the fact that CMP connects directly to Rhapsody, I can't select a playlist and play it! I have to select all of the songs in the playlist and drop them into the queue. Also, the shuffle on the Roku would pick a starting point in the playlist and shuffle songs from there -- just like Rhapsody. CMP "shuffles" the playlist once and plays from there. If you want a different sorting of the list, you are required to shuffle again the next time. Drag and drop do not seem to be valid functions through most of the player (e.g. drag a playlist to the queue). Lastly, you have to have a computer available to control the DMP, their is not GUI, unless you spring another $150 for the next model up. Summary -- overall, I suspect that this will be satisfactory for my purpose -- to connect my Rhapsody to my stereo. Although I really liked my Roku, it suffered a fatal problem after about 18 months. Repeated emails to support, no phone available, were ignored for almost 3 weeks until I sent a flaming email (telling them how bad their support SUCKS) and received back the offer to repair my unit for $129. I only paid $199 for it new, hence the choice to put my money into a more reputable company like Linksys. This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Wireless N Home Audio Music Player Extender (Electronics) Fairly easy setup. Follow Linksys/Cisco advise of using a dual band wireless router for less headaches and smoother operation. Still addresssing some Music Player software isssues with Cisco support team. |
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